Sporting Qualities - Bowfin are caught often by sport fishermen, but are considered nuisances. Many anglers fishing for bass have been surprised to find that a bowfin has taken their lure. While it will strike topwater and deep-running artificials, it is most often caught in the spring and early summer on minnows, worms, frogs, crayfish or cut bait. It is an excellent fighter, better than some highly rated game fish.


Eating Quality - The flesh is soft and jelly-like, but it is good to eat if prepared properly. Three methods of serving are smoked, fried as patties after dipping in egg and bread crumbs, and stewed